Recognitions is a family owned and operated business located in the small town of Aviston, Illinois. Our storefront opened it's doors in January of 2008 after completing an extensive renovation on the building it was to occupy. But that is not the begining of the story. . .
The story begins with Jeff Morgan, a then active duty Air Force Sergeant with a hobby of woodworking. He gets permission from his wife Amelia to buy whatever tools he wants with the money he makes with his "little hobby". Seven years and three cross-country moves later, the woodworking hobby has become the successful internet site www.MorganHouseWoodprojects.com. The "little hobby" that Amelia saw as a way to pay for the expensive tools Jeff wanted had taken over their house and all of Jeff's free time. So, after twenty two years of military service, he takes a deep breath and submits his retirement papers from the Air Force, and decides to become self-employed. The day after his retirement ceremony, with the help of friends and family, the Morgans began demolition work on the building that was to become Recognitions.
Three months later, the Morgans opened the doors of their new trophy and awards shop "Recognitions". Their commitment and hard work along with the work of their family and friends allowed them to open their store in what many thought record time for people who were "Do It Yourselfers".
Now they are excited to be assisting the people of Clinton County with their awards needs as well as offering laser and sublimation services for custom gifts.
Stop by and meet the Morgans! If you are there on a Saturday, chances are that you will meet the next generation of Awards specialists in the shape of their three small children, Robbie, Sam and Tayla.
